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MBHS PTSA - Mini-Grants

September 10, 2012

Funds are available for your project!

Download the Minigrant guidelines and application form here. Deadline: January 11, 2013.

Want to know how the Minigrant process works? View the Awards Cycle Flow Chart.

PTSA MINIGRANT AWARDEES 2011-12

PROJECT NAMEPROJECT DESCRIPTIONCONTACTAWARD
Let the Light Shine!LCD projector for Media Center and class check outAndrea_Lamphier at mcpsmd.org$500
NSL Capitol Field Tripsupplementary funding for Congressional visit by studentsDavid_L_Swaney at mspsmd.org$155
Impact/Chemical Goggles3 Chem classrooms; replaced 35 previously; 70 more requestedLillian_Miller at mcpsmd.org$200
Electronic Balancestwo new balances with .01 readability capacityLillian_Miller at mcpsmd.org$378
Serial Number Restoration 1on metal samples/firearms using magnet; reusableMegan_K_Dieckman at mcpsmd.org$250
Forensic Supplies 2for fingerprinting, crime scene units; some items reusableMegan_K_Dieckman at mcpsmd.org$200
Skull 3to replace stolen skull (to examine skull features)Megan_K_Dieckman at mcpsmd.org$250
Mouse Embryonic Stem Cell 1collaboration with UMd to differentiate stem cells and debate of bioethics of genetic engineeringdSloe at mbhs.edu$500
Seaperch Underwater Robotsbuild and utilize robot in tests of Bay or Potomac River (five groups)Joseph_Boettchar at mcpmsmd.org$350
ESOL Science Library 1Discovery Education materials on various topicsLeslie_V_Blaha at mcpsmd.org$175
Science Dept Mini Copier 2replacement; more efficient for a few pagesLeslie_V_Blaha at mcpsmd.org$150
Marine Bio Dissections 3seafood dissections (squid, fish, clam, crab)Leslie_V_Blaha at mcpsmd.org$150
ESOL Science Field Trip: Rock Creek Park 4w/Alice Ferguson Foundation's Bridging the Watershed Program to study human impact on herring populations and water qualityLeslie_V_Blaha at mcpsmd.org$100
Robots Underwater 5AP Physics/Marine Bio Field Trip: Anacostia River to test student built robots and perform water quality testsLeslie_V_Blaha at mcpsmd.org$75
Chemistry Calculatorstwo sets of 29Kristen_S_Reck at mcpsmd.org$500
CO2 Canister for Dry Iceto hold dry ice for experiments and demosEric_R_Prange at mcpsmd.org$220
Digital Thermometers26 thermometers (two class sets)Eric_R_Prange at mcpsmd.org$250
Chemistry Food Labsbeakers for fun food labsEric_R_Prange at mcpsmd.org$80
Chemistry Library10 copies per classroom of non-textbook reading (literacy)Amanda_Macdonald at mcpsmd.org$200
Chemistry Mediasupplemental teaching materials: periodic table posters, DVDsElizabeth_R_Levien at mcpsmd.org$200
Electric Car Kits50 additional kits (for total of eight classes); part of STEM initiative; final project requirementJanice_L_Blitz at mcpsmd.org$500
Electric Car Additional Materials15 glue guns, 24 wire cutters, 15 glue stick, pkgsAllison_C_Frels at mcpsmd.org$200
ELL Reading Libraryhigh interest, lower level books for ELL studentsJennifer_L_Craft at mspsmd.org$300
In Tune: The Young Musician's Textbook30 magazine subscriptions w/teachers' guide for instrumental and other students (remainder of this year $208.50; next year $315; shelf life up to three yearsMichelle_Roberts at mcpsmd.org$315
Drum, Drum, Drum--Rhythm Practicepercussion instruments (djembes, bongos, maracas) for general musicAdam_R_Stephens at mcpsmd.org$400
Senior Courtyard Mosaicdesign and construct mosiac with a local artist-in-residence with Senior memorabilia--multi-year project with National Art Honor SocietyJacqueline_Armistead at mcpsmd.org$100
Dance Costumesclass sets of costumes for final performancesLauren_A_Gonzalez at mcpsmd.org$200
Project Sand bells10/10# + 10/15#; cross between medicine ball and dumbbell used for throwing, full body slams and complex Olympic style liftsRobert_McMahon at mcpsmd.org$250
Reflex Ballsto improve reaction time, one of the six skill components of fitnessRobert_McMahon at mcpsmd.org$120
Bumper Platesadditional bumper plates for Olympic style lifts; weekly weight training classesRobert_McMahon at mcpsmd.org$160
Kettle bellset?; more versatile than dumbbells; used for numerous exercise to lift functionallyRobert_McMahon at mcpsmd.org$213
Strength Bandsthree sets to outfit three new racks (combo platform, bench, squat stations)Robert_McMahon at mcpsmd.org$180
Snacks/Water for Health Roomfor students ill or "undernourished"Debra_C_Bitonti at mcpsmd.org$500
Power Up BlairUPS (uninterrupted power source) for 3 Blair-wide serversdakaufma at mbhs.edu$275
Shizumi Japanese Dance Presentationpresentation by local companyPaul_K_Moose at mcpsmd.org$250
Men of Distinctionmentoring for Latino students who need academic and social supportDirk_D_Cauley at mcpsmd.org$200
SUBTOTAL BLAIR STAFF  $9,046.00
    
CLUB/TEAM NAMEPROJECT DESCRIPTIONCONTACTAWARDS
Crew Teamone oarDana_Simel at mspcmd.org$100
Women's Advocacy Groupself-defense workshopMichelle_B_Gross at mcpsmd.org$100
It's Academictoward tournament fees which average $50James_R_Schafer at mcpsmd.org$100
Physics TeamPhysics Olympiad Prelim Exam: "build/reinforce physics skills/study habits...enable them to compete in the highest level competition, the International Physics Olympiad"mbphysicsteam at gmail.com (Nathan Ng)$100
Chemathon Suppliesmaterials (pipets and chemicals) to prepare for late April competition at UMdEric_R_Prange at mcpsmd.org$50
Poetry Slam Clubadmission, transportation, workshop feesMichelle_L_Edwards at mcpsmd.org$100
African-American Cultural Enrichment ClubBlack History Program costumes/accessories and propsRenee_S_Newman at mcpsmd.org$100
W.E.B DuBois Honor Societytravel costs for Allegeny College (2 yr.) tour for disadvantaged students "to become more aware of college options" and share with younger studentsDaryl_C_Howard at mcpsmd.org$100
Spanish Honor Society/AP Spanishfield trip to Gala TheaterDora_N_Santiago-Gonzalez at mcpsmd.org$200
SUBTOTAL CLUBS  $950.00
    
TOTAL AWARDS  $9,996.00
    
TOTAL BUDGET 2011-2012  $10,000.00



The Minigrant Committee:

  • Co-chairs: Judith Arbacher, Parent (r-jarbacher at erols.com or 301.587.6020).  Lise Wurzbacher, Parent (lise.wurzbacher at gmail.com or 301.589.5409);
  • Staff Liaison: Lansing Freeman, Social Studies (Lansing_C_Freeman at mcpsmd.org, 301.649.2854)
  • PTSA Treasurer: Jerry Kickenson (jerry.kickenson at verizon.net, 301-649-5684)
  • Students: Current SGA PTSA Liaison and others welcome.


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